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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.50 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Light Green
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Juicy
Crunchy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Watery

Origin

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India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Loam

Soil pH

4.5-5.56-6.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
  • They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
  • The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
France

Top Exporter

Chile
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Cucumis

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
C. sativus

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Bilberry and Cucumber

We might think that Bilberry and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Cucumber is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Cucumber with peel is 44.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Cucumber belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and Cucumber is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.